The Ultimate Flooring Don'ts Quiz

Did you realize that your floors are the most heavily used part of your home? Knowing what not to do when buying floors can save you a lot of money. Check out our flooring-don'ts quiz to see what floor mistakes you definitely don't want to make.

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Question 1 of 10

In rooms where water spills are common, what type of floor should you avoid?

vinyl

hardwood

You should avoid installing hardwood floors in bathrooms and kitchens where spills and splashes are common.

ceramic tiles

Question 2 of 10

You should select dining room rugs that are large enough. You should leave at least _____inches from the table's edge to the edge of the rug.

5 inches (12.7 centimeters)

10 inches (25.4 centimeters)

36 inches (91.44 centimeters)

Leave at least 36 inches (91.44) centimeters from your dining room table's edge to the edge of your rug so you can pull out your chairs comfortably.

Question 3 of 10

What type of carpet design should you choose for your stairs?

solid colors

small patterns

both of the above

Attempting to match a large-scale pattern when laying carpet on stairs is a waste of time and money.

Question 4 of 10

How can you protect your floor covering from damage during home repairs?

Cover and protect your floors before technicians arrive to make repairs

To prevent damage to your floors during home repairs, make sure you cover them before allowing technicians to move heavy appliances or furniture.

Make technicians leave their shoes at the front door.

Have an expert floor installer on standby.

Question 5 of 10

What's the best way to prevent tripping over thresholds?

Remove them.

Replace them.

Choose similar floor coverings for adjoining rooms.

To avoid tripping over your thresholds, choose floor coverings of similar height or thickness for adjoining rooms.